INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

MWI-8
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COMPONENT PARTS
CLOCK : Component Parts Location
INFOID:0000000006221692
1: Clock
JSNIA3119ZZ
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MWI
SYSTEMMWI-9
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SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221693
METER SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221694
COMBINATION METER
 The combination meter receives necessary signals from each unit, switch, and sensor to control the follow-
ing functions.
- Measuring instruments
- Warning lamps
- Indicator lamps
- Meter illumination control
- Meter effect function
- Information display
 The combination meter incorporates a buzzer func tion that sounds an audible alarm with the integrated
buzzer device. Refer to WCS-5, "
Combination Meter" for further details.
 The combination meter includes an on board diagnosis function.
 The combination meter can be diagnosed with CONSULT-III.
METER CONTROL FUNCTION LIST
JSNIA2995GB
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MWI-10
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SYSTEM
System Description Reference
Measuring in-
struments Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed.
MWI-13,
"SPEEDOME-
TER : System De-
scription"
Tachometer Indicates engine speed.MWI-14, "
TA -
CHOMETER :
System Descrip-
tion"
Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature.MWI-14, "
EN-
GINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE : System
Description"
Fuel gauge Indicates fuel level.
MWI-14, "
FUEL
GAUGE : System
Description"
Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure.MWI-15, "
EN-
GINE OIL PRES-
SURE GAUGE :
System Descrip-
tion"
Voltmeter Indicates voltage of ignition signal.
MWI-15, "
VOLT-
METER : System
Description"
Warning lamp/
indicator lampOil pressure warning lamp
The warning lamp turns ON or turns OFF,
according to engine hydraulic pressure.MWI-16, "
OIL
PRESSURE
WARNING LAMP
: System Descrip-
tion"
Master warning lamp
Turns ON/OFF in synchronization with a
warning indicated on the information display.MWI-16, "
MAS-
TER WARNING
LAMP : System
Description"
Meter illumi-
nation controlMeter illumination on/off control function
The meter illumination turns ON/OFF, ac-
cording to the status of ignition switch and a
cranking condition.
MWI-16, "
METER
ILLUMINATION
CONTROL : Sys-
tem Description"Meter illumination control function Switch mode between daytime mode and
night time mode, according to a light switch
position or ambient brightness.
Meter effect
function Engine-start effect function
Controls pointers of combination meter and
meter illumination at engine start to produce
illumination effects.MWI-17, "
METER
EFFECT FUNC-
TION : System
Description"Driver welcome function
Controls meter illumination to produce illu-
mination effects when getting in the vehicle.
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MWI
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ARRANGEMENT OF COMBINATION METER
Information
display Odo/trip meter Displays mileage.
MWI-20, "
INFOR-
MATION DIS-
PLAY : System
Description"
Shift position indicator Displays shift position.
Trip computerCurrent fuel consumption Displays current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption Displays average fuel consumption.
Distance to empty Displays distance to empty.
Average vehicle speed Displays average vehicle speed.
Travel time Displays travel time.
Travel distance Displays mileage.
Ambient temperature Displays ambient temperature.
Interrupt indi-
cation Warning
Door open
warning
Warns when a door is open.
Parking brake
release warning Warns if traveling when the parking brake is
under operating condition.
Low fuel warn-
ing Warns when being low on fuel.
Low washer flu-
id warning Displayed/Hidden, depending on washer
fluid level.
Alert Travel time
Causes an interrupt when exceeding ran-
domly set time.
Low ambient
temperature Causes an interrupt when ambient tempera-
ture reaches below 3
°C (37 °F).
Maintenance Tire
Causes an interrupt when exceeding ran-
domly set distance.
Oil filter Causes an interrupt when exceeding ran-
domly set distance.
Engine oil Causes an interrupt when exceeding ran-
domly set distance.
Other Causes an interrupt when exceeding ran-
domly set distance.
Meter illumination level Indicates the brightness of the meter illumi-
nation in stages.
Setting Alert
Timer
Allows the user to set a display time for
“Travel time”.
ICY Allows the ON/OFF setting of the low ambi-
ent temperature (alert) function.
Maintenance Tire
Alerts when reaching mileage set in “SET-
TING”.
Filter Alerts when reaching mileage set in “SET-
TING”.
Oil Alerts when reaching mileage set in “SET-
TING”.
Other Alerts when reaching mileage set in “SET-
TING”.
Options Language
Allows the user to set language for informa-
tion display.
Unit Allows unit settings.
Effects Allows the ON/OFF setting of the engine-
start effect function.
System Description Reference
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MWI-12
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SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM : Fail-Safe
INFOID:0000000006221695
FA I L - S A F E
The combination meter activates the fail-safe contro l if CAN communication with each unit is malfunctioning.
A. With ASCD models B. With ICC models C. For U.S.A.
D. For Canada
JSNIA3234ZZ
Function Specifications
Speedometer
Reset to zero by suspending communication.
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Engine oil pressure gauge
Illumination control When suspending communication, changes to nighttime mode.
Information display Odo/trip meter An indicated value is maintained at communications blackout.
Shift position indicator The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Door open warning The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Buzzer The buzzer turns OFF by suspending communication.
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MWI
SYSTEMMWI-13
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SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221696
SPEEDOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221697
 The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) conv erts the rectangular wave signal provided by the wheel
sensor to a vehicle speed signal and transmits it to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 The combination meter indicates the vehicle speed to the speedometer according to the vehicle speed sig-
nal received via CAN communication.
TACHOMETER
Warning lamp/indicator lamp ABS warning lamp
The lamp turns ON by suspending communication.
VDC warning lamp
Brake warning lamp
IBA OFF indicator lamp
4WD warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
CRUISE warning lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp The lamp blinking caused by suspending communication.
High beam indicator lamp
The lamp turns OFF by suspending communication.
Turn signal indicator lamp
Tail lamp indicator lamp
A/T CHECK indicator lamp
Key warning lamp
AT P w a r n i n g l a m p
Lane departure warning lamp
LDP ON indicator lamp
CRUISE indicator lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
SNOW mode indicator lamp
TOW mode indicator lamp
CK SUSP indicator lamp
BSW indicator lamp
Function Specifications
JSNIA2382GB
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MWI-14
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SYSTEM
TACHOMETER : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006221698
TACHOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221699
 ECM converts the pulse signal provided by the crankshaft position sensor to an engine speed signal and
transmits it to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 The combination meter indicates the engine speed to the tachometer according to the engine speed signal
received via CAN communication.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221700
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221701
 ECM reads the engine coolant temperature signal from the engine coolant temperature sensor and transmits
the signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 The combination meter indicates the engine coolant temperature to the engine coolant temperature gauge
according to the engine coolant temperature signal received via CAN communication.
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221702
FUEL GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221703
CONTROL OUTLINE
The combination meter reads the fuel level sensor signal from the fuel level sensor unit and indicates the fuel
level to the fuel gauge.
JSNIA2462GB
JSNIA3015GB
JSNIA3000GB
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MWI
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REFUEL CONTROL
The combination meter accelerates the fuel gauge if the all conditions listed below are met, or the ignition
switch is ON from OFF.
 Ignition switch is ON position.
 The vehicle is not moving.
 The fuel level change by 15 (4 US gal, 3-1/4 Imp gal) or more.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221704
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221705
 IPDM E/R reads the ON/OFF signals from the oil pressure switch and transmits the oil pressure switch sig-
nal to the combination meter via BCM with the CAN communication.
 The combination meter indicates engine oil pressure (Normal/Low) on the engine oil pressure gauge, based
on an oil pressure switch signal received via CAN communication.
VOLTMETER
VOLTMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221706
VOLTMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221707
The combination meter reads the voltage of an ignition signal and indicates the voltage on the voltmeter when
the ignition switch is in ON or START position.
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221708
JSNIA2998GB
JSNIA2996GB
JSNIA2464GB
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MWI-16
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SYSTEM
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP : System Description
INFOID:0000000006221709
 IPDM E/R reads the ON/OFF signals fr om the oil pressure switch and transmits the oil pressure switch sig-
nal to the combination meter via BCM with the CAN communication.
 The combination meter turns the oil pressure warning lamp ON (at the time of a reduction in hydraulic pres-
sure)/OFF (except at the time of a reduction in hydraulic pressure) according to the oil pressure switch signal
received via CAN communication.
MASTER WARNING LAMP
MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221710
MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221711
When receiving a signal from each unit, switch, or s ensor, the combination meter turns ON/OFF the master
warning lamp in synchronization with the following warnings on the information display:
 Door open warning
 Parking brake release warning
 Low fuel warning
 Low washer fluid warning
 NO KEY warning
NOTE:
For details on warnings displayed on the vehicle information display, refer to MWI-20, "
INFORMATION DIS-
PLAY : System Description".
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221712
METER ILLUMINATION CONTRO L : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221713
METER ILLUMINATION ON/OFF CONTROL FUNCTION
 Combination meter turns ON meter illumination when the following condition is satisfied:
- Ignition switch ON
 Combination meter turns OFF meter illumination when any of the following condition is satisfied:
JSNIA3098GB
JSNIA3235GB
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MWI
SYSTEMMWI-17
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- During a crank with vehicle speed less than 1 km/h (0.6 MPH)
- Ignition switch OFF or ACC
 The combination meter receives the following signals to control meter illumination.
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL FUNCTION
 The combination meter controls meter illumination, based on the following signal.
- Dimmer signal
 The combination meter switches mode between Daytim e mode and Nighttime mode, according to the fol-
lowing conditions.
*: For further information, refer to INL-11, "
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
 The operation of the illumination control switch allo ws the brightness adjustment of meter illumination.
METER EFFECT FUNCTION
METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006221714
METER EFFECT FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221715
ENGINE-START EFFECT FUNCTION
Signal name Signal path
Ignition signal —
Engine status signal ECM Combination meter
Vehicle speed signal ABS actuator and control unit (control unit) Combination meter
Starter relay status signal BCM Combination meter
Condition Meter illumination
Combination switch
(lighting switch) 1ST or 2ND position
Outdoor: Bright* Daytime mode
Outdoor: Dark* Nighttime mode
AUTO POSITION Outdoor: Bright* Daytime mode
Outdoor: Dark* Nighttime mode
Off Daytime mode
Meter illumination The number of adjustable steps
Daytime 22 steps
Nighttime 22 steps
JSNIA3058GB
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